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NL61 KXX

2011 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,491 mi
Last recorded155,491 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volvo S4076,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 KXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 155,491 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 152,037 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 146,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 140,444 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2022 127,471 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 127,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 115,141 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 115,141 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 105,124 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 93,956 miles

covers fitted.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 85,236 miles

COVERS ON ENGINE BAY AND UNDERNEATH.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,779 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

NO EMMISIONS DETECTED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,618 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2015 54,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,005 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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NL61 KXX is a 2011 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2011 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 76,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL61 KXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL61 KXX registered?

NL61 KXX is a 2011 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2011.

Is NL61 KXX safe to buy?

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